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GrimTrax
2024
Writer
Michael J. Nelson
Also known as: Michael John Nelson, Michael Nelson
Writing
Born:October 11, 1964(age 61)
Birthplace:St. Charles, Illinois
Nationality:United States
Education:University of Wisconsin–River Falls
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CommunityBiography
Michael J. Nelson is the former host and writer of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning Mystery Science Theater 3000. Since that time, he has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows, penned a regular column for TV Guide, and authored best-selling books for both HarperCollins and Abrams. His first book, Mike Nelson's Movie Megacheese, thrilled critics, including Richard Schickel of Time Magazine, who said of Mike, "He's more fun than a barrel of Val Kilmers... Smarter than a roomful of Patrick Swayzes... and almost as hilarious as Keanu Reeves." Mike's laugh-out-loud follow-up, Mind Over Matters, prompted Kirkus Reviews to enthuse, "From someplace called Minnesota comes a Nelson funnier than Ozzie, Ricky, Lord or Half," and even dared to compare him to another legendary writer, saying of his Serious Speech to Business People, "[It] could easily precede [Robert] Benchley's immortal Treasurer's Report." And Kirkus Reviews loved his novel, Death Rat!, saying, "Fast-paced, outrageous and funny, first-novelist Nelson's mockery of media mendacity is as biting as La Dolce Vita or Network--only funnier!" Nelson speaks all over the country, is a frequent guest on radio and television, and along with fellow former MST3K writers/performers Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy operate a podcast called RiffTrax, which, in a similar vein to MST3K, targets more mainstream films.
Notable Works
RiffTraxMystery Science Theater 3000
Filmography (64 movies)
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RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders
2019
Writer
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RiffTrax Live: Timecop
2025
Writer
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Rifftrax Live: Jack the Giant Killer
2011
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Rifftrax Live: Starship Troopers
2013
Writer
9.7
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RiffTrax Live: Night of the Living Dead
2013
as Self
9.3
9.3
RiffTrax Live: Godzilla
2014
as Self
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RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors
2017
Director
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
2000
Writer
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Three Stooges: Greatest Routines
1964
as Michael J. Nelson
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Rifftrax Live: Carnival of Souls
2016
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Rifftrax Live: Reefer Madness
2010
Writer
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RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion
2016
Writer
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RiffTrax Live: Point Break
2024
Writer
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RiffTrax Live: "Manos" the Hands of Fate
2012
Executive Producer
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RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space
2009
as Self
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Rifftrax Live: The Room
2015
as Himself
8.7
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RiffTrax Live: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
2015
8.5
8.5
RiffTrax Live: House on Haunted Hill
2010
Executive Producer
8.5
8.5
RiffTrax Live: Space Mutiny
2018
as Self
8.2
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RiffTrax Live: Time Chasers
2016
as Himself
8.2
8.2
RiffTrax Live: Birdemic - Shock and Terror
2012
as Himself
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RiffTrax Live: Christmas Shorts-stravaganza!
2009
as Himself
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RiffTrax Live: Miami Connection
2015
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RiffTrax Live: Hobgoblins
2021
as Self
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Rifftrax: Twilight
2009
as self
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 2
1999
as Mike Nelson
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Poopie!
1995
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RiffTrax Live: RAD
2023
Writer
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RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion
2019
as Mike
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RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party
2017
Writer
7.7
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Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016
2016
as Himself
7.7
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Rifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015
2015
as Himself
7.6
7.6
RiffTrax Live: Sharknado 2
2015
as Himself
7.5
7.5
Rifftrax Live: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
2013
Writer
7.0
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RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus
2014
Writer
7.0
7.0
RiffTrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2013
2013
as Himself
6.5
6.5
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
1996
Writer
6.5
6.5
Rifftrax Live: Samurai Cop
2017
as Himself
6.4
6.4
RiffTrax Live: Octaman
2019
as Self
6.3
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RiffTrax Live: Sharknado
2014
as Himself
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Max the Hero
2007
as Stew (voice)
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RiffTrax Live: The Return of Swamp Thing
2022
Writer
4.7
4.7
RiffTrax Live: Mothra
2016
as Himself
The Last Dance: RAW
1999
as Himself / Mike Nelson
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1
1998
as Mike Nelson
Rifftrax: The Crater Lake Monster
2011
as self
This Is MST3K
1992
as Self
1st Annual Mystery Science Theater 3000 Summer Blockbuster Review
1997
as Mike Nelson
Santa's Village of Madness
2012
Writer
MST3K Little Gold Statue Preview Special
1995
as Mike Nelson
Poopie Parade of Values
1995
as Mike Nelson
The Rifftrax Yule Log
2018
as Himself
RiffTrax: Super Zeroes
2025
Writer
RiffTrax Live: Amityville - The Evil Escapes
2022
RiffTrax: Death Promise
2015
Rifftrax: Cool as Ice
2013
as self
Rifftrax: R.O.T.O.R.
2014
as self
Rifftrax: Birdemic
2015
as self
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Motion Picture Odyssey
2013
as Himself
Rifftrax: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
2010
as self
Rifftrax: The Guy From Harlem
2012
as self
The Year of Laughing Dangerously
TBA
as Joel Williams
The Three Stooges in Color
2005
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